BigFatDave

Don't worry about a thing, Lunchy, everything's under control! Just a typical night out in the Wild, Wild Northern Territory. Looking forward to some Good Ol' Southern Hospitality.... Yeehar!! (That should get 'im panickin'!) ( Heh, Heh, Heh!!.....in my wicked laugh voice) PS as usual its all 'orribly true, sez 'e, with 'is hands in a bowl of Radox!

Darwin's not a City - its a VIRUS!! Once yer infected there's no hope for ya!

Bit of a Fitness worry with Tom Hedley for the first round of Ozchamps 2008. Apparently whan he Kummagutza at the Ashley Jones Memorial (and took no further part in the meeting) he was unaware that he'd busted a bone in his foot! To quote the Panadol Ad - "When pain persists see a Doctor" so after a week of hobbling he did just that, with X-rays confirming the Fractured Trotter! Tom said: " I'm very confident of making the first round of the title, but I have to be very careful in the mean time. I can't take any risks or it'll come back to bite me!" (Thanks to David Tapp and the crew from Speedway Racing News for that one!) No Fitness worries for me at the moment fingers crossed touch wood! Even tho' its Xmas Party Season up here I've been really good - didn't get injured in the big fight at the Karama Tavern last night unlike my neighbours Glenn (Bruises, cracked Ribs) and Ray (Bruises and a lump on the back of his head), altho' me knuckles have seen better days, and unlike me Housemate Jeff I didn't fall over and fracture Two Ribs on the way home from the Buff Club on Saturday! The Hangover on Friday Morning was a joy to behold however, curse you Ozyace for introducing me to Brown Bros Dolcetto y Syrah! Just gotta make it through the next three days undamaged then its off to Mildura! Suck on that, Bryn!!

To be honest, that isn't much of a selling-point these days. To return to what's being discussed on another thread, practically everyone involved in the European tourist industry speaks English to some extent these days. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh!! Kevin, Kevin, Kevin, what are we gonna do with ya? If you'd checked the link in me post you'd have noticed a photo of a certain distinguished gentleman - oh, O.K., Bigfatb****** on a TPTour. Here's a tip - Its ME ya Wally!! This was a subtle attempt at humour on my behalf, trying to extract the urine as it were; amazingly a wee bit too cerebral for ya perhaps? Although I suppose its a bit much asking a Pomgolian for his sense of humour, I mean, let's face it, with the Cricket team you've got to follow there's not much to laugh about, eh? You of all people should be aware by now that a significant percentage of my postings are posthumously dedicated to the late Great Helmsman, Mao-tse-Tongue-in-Cheek!!

Here's a few simple phrases to help out: "Where are you going with my wallet, you bigfatb******?" becomes: "Help yourself, BFD, I'll have a half". "Omigod, where the **** are we?" translates as: "Its OK, BFD, I'll shout us a cab". "Has anyone seen my Wife and 18-year-old Daughter?" becomes: "Has anyone seen BFD?" Hope this helps.

Another plus point for TPT is that when they travel to exotic locations they'll engage the services of a local interpreter to assist with any language difficulties - that's why on the upcoming tour of Oz you'll be able to converse fluently with the average Aussie.

You'd better hire a portaloo, Ozyace, sounds like you'll both be spending most of your time in the "Reading Room"!

Couldn't agree more. So they may cost an extra coupla bucks more than if you went through all the hassles and did it yerself but so what - do you wanna hafta put up with unbuilt or uninhabitable hotels, busted-a**e bus companies, people that delight in ripping off Foreign Tourists, Ryanair, losing yer wallet, and the latest - strikes by militant unions holding travellers to ransom! I've used 'em before and I'll doubtless use 'em again. Mind you, I'm looking forward to a trip with the boys & girls from Know-all Tours, or Alcoholics Unanimous, one of these days.

Counting the sleeps now; six left 'til I jet off down south again for another fix of Solo Action. Spent the day stuffing around on the 'puter sorting out last minute stuff Should be catching up with the Pomgolian Tourists in Adelaide, provided the Firefighters and Security People don't go on strike at Heathrow. Can't wait to see all them Palefaces! Mind you, after they've seen the New Year in in Sydderney there may be a few pairs of dark glasses in evidence!

Dead Set Legend. A real 110% rider.

Uh-oh, "Sub-Conscious" again, Lunchy? Might have known it! Sub-Conscious as an Endangered Parrot no doubt. You're obviously gonna need a restraining hand come Ozchamps, M8! Lucky I'm such a great (Sausage) Roll Model (Sic).

I for one don't think we're getting ripped-off, keef! While it would be great to see all the stars we've got a great line-up of up-and-comers, plus the duels between Lindgren, Sitera and Holder promise to be rippers. As it is the Ozchamps format of 5 meetings over two weeks enables far-flung fans like myself, Lunchy, Ozyace, Spiderweb, Ron & Gavin et al, all from different bits of Oz, to catch up, see a bit of the countryside (my specialty is the Night Sky, usually from flat on me back), perform our party pieces (Look, BFD's doing his "speedhump' impression - Marcel Marceau's turnin' in his grave!), enjoy World-class Speedway and get rotten. What more do ya want?

Careful what you wish for, Rita!! When you get to Adelaide Airport watch out for a Blond Tanned Surf God type 6'2" Hunk of Muscle and Love - while you're lookin' for him I'll slither up behind ya!!

DOBBER!!

G'day Rita, and Howtha****areya? Sounds like the green-eyed Yellow Idol to the north of Kathmandu, doesn't he Rita? Don't worry about a thing, me hands never leave the ends of their arms! By the way, I don't suppose you've got a Pulse?? See ya in Adelaide, M8!!

He's a lucky boy, Sandie - some of us hafta look in tha mirror every morning!

Not to mention his ENORMOUS fan club - and that's just Me!! Oh, well, I'll hafta put me NT Flag back in mothballs 'til next time - get rich soon, Rory!!

Welcome to Oz, Hector, erm, what's this "organisation" mean?

Geez, the Cockroaches snuck one past me! Two-thirds of the trifecta don't count I spose? Any info on young Mason?

Get Well Real Soon sEdgY2, which arm is it m8 - not yer Typing Finger?

Is Tom clear to ride sEdgY2? Or are we talking Nathan here? Cory was a bit unlucky to KummaGutza in the final of the Vic. Championship so his duel with Cameron Woodward will be worth watching no doubt, not to mention (and I'm quoting from this week's Speedway Racing News) the "Highly impressive and very tenacious Ryan Sedgemen" - hope yer helmet still fits M8! Sounds like a great night out - see ya at Ozchamps! PS Too busy to update yer website ya slacker? - too many 4.00 AM nights at the Arkaba no doubt!!

Young Croweater Arthur Sisses could be a dark horse here, up against Justin Sedgemen from Mildura! Are you going, Lunchy?

Wanneroot is actually the cry of the drunken Ozyace after a few bottles of Red. Not to be confused with a Kangeroot, which is of course a Scotsman locked in a Cupboard.

You smooth-talkin' Devil, Lunchy!! That's one I owe ya, M8! I also do Whale Impressions!!

Strange, I haven't had a drink yet but I'd swear I'm seeing double!! Did Cory have his huge female fan club in attendance Lunchy?